North Vancouver, BC: This morning, North Vancouver‘s Griffins Boxing and Fitness announced ‘Knockout For A Cause’, a new boxing fight night, featuring a unique and community-minded twist. In addition to committing to a rigorous training schedule and potentially stepping into the ring for the first time, contenders commit to fundraising for a local organization on the North Shore, of their choice.
Anyone living in North Vancouver/West Vancouver, or working in North Vancouver/West Vancouver, can apply to be a contender, and fundraise in Knockout For A Cause. Contenders may participate in KFAC as an individual, or as a representative of their place of employment. Framed as an opportunity for those who have no boxing experience, or some basic, beginner-level experience, the event welcomes those who have been curious about boxing, are eager to get into the ring, and support the local community while they’re at it.
Extending the invitation to local businesses to participate, Griffins Boxing also welcomes friendly community competition within particular industries and businesses who may want to “face off” in the ring.
“We are very fortunate to have such an incredible community at Griffins, and also be situated within one,” comments Zoe Peled, KFAC lead and Griffins’ Community Outreach coordinator.
“When we talk about community building and support, we always want to be cognizant of how that can grow, and extend beyond the walls of the gym. KFAC is about just that: reaching out to the greater North Shore, supporting a wide range of organizations in our own backyard, engaging our neighbouring business community, and introducing boxing to a whole new community.”
Primary partner organizations for Knockout For A Cause include Athletics 4 Kids, Foundry Wellness, Harvest Project, Kidsport North Shore, North Shore Crisis Services Society, North Shore Stroke Recovery, and Quest Food Exchange. Additional organizations will be announced soon, and any group interested in being a partner is advised to contact Griffins Boxing.
Griffins Boxing is the largest boxing gym in Canada, and home to Boxfit® and Boxtech®, the revolutionary and award winning systems for boxing. Building confidence in a safe, welcoming environment, Griffins Boxing offers a wide range of classes and personal training for all experience levels, demographics, and abilities.
Griffins is NCCP recognized and has BCRPA certified Coaches. Men, women, and children from age 5 to age 75 using Boxfit® and Boxtech®, which teach the Glove System®. Rooted in a strong community focus, Griffins Boxing is also home to Boxfit® Pink [supporting breast cancer warriors], and the Wings program, supporting youth in the community who encounter barriers en route to boxing instruction. Next year, Griffins Boxing celebrates its 20th anniversary.
Contender applications for Knockout For A Cause open on November 1st, training starts in January 2025, and KFAC Fight Night is on June 6, 2025.
Info and details can be found
here.
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